1.

We will ensure that

ALIGNMENT
Victorian public libraries
consistently deliver and
10 benchmark quality reader
and literacy development
We w ill be g uided programs and services to
the community. Every library
by f ive ke y goal s: will work collaboratively
to continuously improve
the quality of reading
and literacy programs.

We will encourage and enable increased

2.
levels of reading by individuals, in families and
in communities, as a means of sustainably
improving literacy outcomes across all life
stages. Every library will incorporate a focus
on reading and literacy outcomes into its
strategic and business planning processes,
with regular reviews of reader and literacy
development activities. State Library Victoria
and Public Libraries Victoria Network will
provide targeted statewide professional
learning support for libraries and library staff We will build strong, productive

COLLABORATION
to improve the reach and quality of reader relationships across the education,

3.
and literacy development activities. community and business sectors to
enhance and extend opportunities
for reader and literacy development.
State Library Victoria and Public
Libraries Victoria Network will
actively seek out opportunities to
build relationships with potential
partner organisations, and every
library will explore local opportunities
for partnership development, with
an emphasis on partnerships that
We will implement a sector-wide engage people with low-level literacy.
EVALUATION

approach to collecting and showcasing

4.
evidence of increased readership
and public libraries’ role in achieving
this. Every library will collect data on
participation in, and the impact of, reader
and literacy development activities.
State Library Victoria and Public
Libraries Victoria Network will collect
and analyse sector-wide evaluation
data to inform decision-making.

We will promote the value of reading and its

impact on childhood and lifelong personal

5.
development and wellbeing, and the critical
role of public libraries as a place for creating
community opportunities. State Library Victoria
and Public Libraries Victoria Network will
promote the role and impact of public libraries
in increasing reading levels and improving
literacy levels. This will involve advocacy to
national, state and local government; business;
community groups; and education providers.